Flood Alert for Lune Estuary Southwest of Lancaster

Source: Environment Agency · Cumbria and Lancashire

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Environment Agency issues flood alert for Lune estuary area due to high tides, with flooding possible overnight.

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Record type
Flood Alert
Affected area
Cumbria and Lancashire
Issued
September 29, 2026
Issuing authority
Environment Agency

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Alert Details

Flood alert issued by the Environment Agency for the Lune estuary. Severity level 3. Alert raised at 2026-09-29T15:05:07.

Affected Areas

Lune estuary southwest of Lancaster in Lancashire, including Aldcliffe Marsh, Heaton Marsh, Marsh, Greyhound Bridge, Skerton Bridge, Newton, Overton, Middleton, Glasson, Conder Green, Conder Bridge and Thurnham Moss.

What You Should Do

Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.

Expected Conditions

High tides today may lead to flooding of low lying land near rivers or on the coast.

Timeline

Flooding is possible from midnight on Tuesday night to 03:45am on 30/09/26. This message will be updated by 10:00AM on 30 September 2026 or as the situation changes.

Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗

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Environment Agency issues flood alert for Lune estuary area due to high tides, with flooding possible overnight.
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This alert was issued by Environment Agency. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
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This alert is classified as "medium" severity. Stay informed and follow agency guidance.
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